The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
€ 21,800

€ 25,400

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.8
68.1
74.6
70.8 in
Width
68.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.8 in
103.1
167.5
100.2
166.3
167.5 in
Length
166.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.85 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
AU
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
937 A5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
52 mpg
city
29 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
818 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
632 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Environmental Impact
78.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.5 cu ft